Khabib Nurmagomedov Rules Out Friendship with Jon Jones

Khabib Nurmagomedov has stated he cannot be friends with Jon Jones due to Jones' longstanding rivalry with Nurmagomedov's close friend, Daniel Cormier. Despite acknowledging Jones' skill as a fighter, Khabib emphasized loyalty to Cormier, stating, 'I am not friends with those whom my friends are not friends.' The intense rivalry between Jones and Cormier included two fights, with one result later overturned due to Jones testing positive for banned substances. While Nurmagomedov respects Jones' achievements, he feels that befriending him would betray Cormier. Both fighters are often discussed in the debate for the greatest of all time, with contrasting narratives regarding their careers and controversies. As Jones prepares for his next fight against Stipe Miocic, the divide between him and Nurmagomedov remains clear, underlined by their respective friendships and rivalries.